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What does ISO stand for in photography?

Pop quiz: what does ISO stand for in photography? The answer might surprise you!

Digital Camera World · Oct 3, 2024

Netflix's Supacell ending explained and post-credits scene breakdown: how does it set up a potential season 2?

Writer/director Rapman's superhero TV show is only just getting started

Total Film · Jun 28, 2024

"Extradition of Organized Crime Leader Charged with a Murder Plot Directed from Iran Targeting a Journalist"

From a Justice Department press release on Wednesday (and see the indictment): POLAD OMAROV, a/k/a "Araz Aliyev," a/k/a "Polad Qaqa," a/k/a "Haci Qaqa," [has been extradited] from the Czech Republic on murder-for-hire and money laundering charges contained in a Superseding Indictment…. OMAROV was arrested in the Czech Republic on January…

Reason · Feb 24, 2024

Yemenis Angry over Death of 2 Detainees Under Torture in Militia Prisons

The death of two Yemenis under torture in Houthi prisons sparked widespread human rights anger on Monday, amid accusations that the militias had killed 300 civilians abducted in the same way over the course of eight years. According to Yemeni human rights reports, one civilian and one military detainees died…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 23, 2023

UN Report Warns of Irregular Migration from Horn of Africa to Yemen

The Horn of Africa and Yemen is one of the busiest and riskiest migration corridors in the world, traveled by hundreds of thousands of migrants, most of whom cross irregularly, often relying on smugglers to facilitate movement, according to a recent UN report. According to the International Organization of Migration…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 4, 2022

Egypt Opens Door to Local, Foreign Investments

Egypt's robust infrastructure and supportive political will that supports the private sector has opened its doors to local and foreign investments to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development, said the country's Finance Minister. Mohamed Maait met with the CEO of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Islamic Corporation for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 10, 2022

IOM Trains Libyan Forces on Migrant Rescue Missions

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday it organized a two-week training for Libyan officials to rescue irregular migrants from drowning in the Mediterranean. The training is sponsored by the Organization under its project “Protecting Vulnerable Migrants and Stabilizing Communities in Libya,” which is financed by the European…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 7, 2022

Two Florida residents plead guilty to giving Ashley Biden’s stolen diary to Project Veritas

The guilty pleas come after a long-running investigation into how Ashley Biden’s diary got into the hands of a right-wing organisation

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

OAS chief Almagro has more to say about the international community’s failure in Haiti

The Organization of American States, based in Washington, has a reputation for toeing the U.S. policy line when it comes to countries in the hemisphere, especially where Haiti is concerned.

Miami Herald · Aug 11, 2022

OIC Secretary-General: E-Draw Consolidated Fairness in Pilgrim Selection

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, said that the success of the Hajj seasons every year was “a clear message to all those who question Saudi Arabia’s leading role in serving the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 6, 2022